Roasted Cornish Hens With Dried Cherry Stuffing Recipe

Name: Roasted Cornish Hens With Dried Cherry Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup dried sour cherries; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 4 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 dash salt, to taste; 1 dash fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 Cornish hens, split in half

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup dried sour cherries
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
4 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 dash salt, to taste
1 dash fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 Cornish hens, split in half

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F
2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the dried cherries, sage and broth and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the cubed bread, salt and pepper and set aside.
3
Season the Cornish hen halves with salt and pepper.
4
Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Form the stuffing into 4 mounds on the baking sheet. Place 1/2 of a Cornish hen on top of each mound of stuffing. Roast the hens for 45 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
5
When the hens are finished, transfer them to a serving platter and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

167

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, diced, 1/2 cup celery, diced, 1/2 cup dried sour cherries, and more.

Yes, Roasted Cornish Hens With Dried Cherry Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Cornish Hens With Dried Cherry Stuffing

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